Exploring the Concept of Niche in Ecology

What does the French origin of the word 'niche' mean?

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• Nest

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a niche in an ecological context?

• A habitat

• A kind of plant

• A type of organism

• A role or job in the environment

Which organisms are involved in the symbiotic relationship to form lichen?

• Algae and fungus

• Fungus and protozoa

• Fungus and bacteria

• Algae and bacteria

What does 'n-dimensional hypervolume' refer to in ecological terms?

• A type of ecological pyramid

• A measurement of environmental impact

• The multi-factorial space a species can occupy

• A conservation strategy

What is the role of sunlight and moisture in defining a niche?

• They are examples of abiotic factors that define niche dimensions

• They are only relevant for aquatic organisms

• They define the geographical boundaries

• They are irrelevant

What is the difference between a fundamental niche and a realized niche?

• Fundamental niche is theoretical, realized is practical

• There is no difference

• Realized niche is smaller due to competition

• Both B and C

Which statement best describes the relationship between the orange and green lichen?

• They compete for the same resources

• They form a symbiotic relationship

• They do not influence each other's niches

• They occupy completely separate environments

What principle states that no two species can occupy the same niche?

• Principle of Competitive Advantage

• Competitive Exclusion Principle

• Niche Similarity Theorem

• Theory of Relativity

What happened to the coyote population when the grey wolf was reintroduced to Yellowstone?

• It became more diverse

• It remained stable

• It decreased by half

• It increased significantly

How did the reintroduction of the grey wolf affect the red fox population in Yellowstone?

• It decreased

• It remained the same

• It became extinct

• It increased